Two professors of writing and design share strategies for effectively and ethically implementing generative AI into teaching and learning. We answer listener questions. We talk to students, faculty, and whoever else comes to the table.
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Warner Music Group & Suno's AI Music Collaboration
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1:44Warner Music Group partners with AI music platform Suno, allowing users to create AI-generated music using artists voices, names, and compositions, with artists maintaining control over their likeness and music. This collaboration comes as the music industry embraces AI technology, following Warners withdrawal from a lawsuit against Suno and other …
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Wyze Window Cam: Easy Security for Your Home
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1:31Introducing the Wyze Window Cam: A hassle-free security solution for your home. This innovative camera attaches directly to your window, eliminating the need for ladders or drills. Enjoy high-definition video, color night vision, and smart features like two-way audio and AI-powered motion detection. Available now for just $35, or get a two-pack for…
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ChatGPT Voice Mode Update: Seamless Conversation Experience
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1:39OpenAI introduces a game-changing update to ChatGPTs voice mode, integrating spoken interaction directly into the chat interface. Users can now see text responses while speaking, making it easier to follow along and review previous messages. This new feature is available on both mobile and web platforms, offering a smoother transition between speak…
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WMG & Suno's AI Music Partnership: Fair Pay & Control for Artists
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1:48Warner Music Group (WMG) has partnered with AI music startup Suno, settling a copyright lawsuit and acquiring Songkick. This collaboration will introduce advanced AI models, ensuring artists control over their work and fair compensation. WMGs settlement with Suno signals a shift in the music industrys approach to AI, with other major labels reporte…
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AI Shopping: Specialized Startups vs Tech Giants
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2:02AI Shopping Tools: Specialized Startups vs. Tech Giants - OpenAI and Perplexity unveil new AI shopping features, predicting a surge in AI-assisted online shopping. While tech giants have user bases and retailer partnerships, specialized startups like Onton and Daydream, focusing on niche areas and unique datasets, may offer a better shopping experi…
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Find Your Grind: Nick Gross's Million-Dollar Mission
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1:50Nick Gross, former drummer of Goldfinger, leverages his punk rock roots to launch Find Your Grind, a platform guiding students towards unconventional careers. With a recent $8M funding round, the platform emphasizes self-awareness, career awareness, social awareness, and action awareness. It offers an AI-powered coach and aims to reach over a milli…
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Wyze's New Indoor Security Camera: Window Cam
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1:44Introducing Wyzes Window Cam: A New Era of Indoor Home Monitoring! This unique security camera watches your property from inside your home, eliminating the need for batteries, Wi-Fi extenders, or weatherproofing. Priced at $34.98, its specifically designed for window use, featuring a high-definition sensor, enhanced color night vision, and a wide a…
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Pony.ai Triples Robotaxi Fleet, Expands Globally
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1:39Pony.ai, a Chinese self-driving car company, plans to triple its robotaxi fleet by the end of next year, expanding into eight countries, including Qatar and Singapore. Their revenue surged 72% in Q3, reaching $25.4 million, driven by growing robotaxi services and technology licensing. Despite a $61.6 million net loss, Pony.ais cash reserves of near…
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Microsoft's Copilot Leaves WhatsApp: What You Need to Know
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1:37Microsofts AI chatbot, Copilot, to cease WhatsApp operations; users must migrate to dedicated apps or web browser for continued access. WhatsApps new policy restricts general-purpose AI chatbots, impacting Microsoft, OpenAI, and Perplexity. Chat history wont transfer, so users must export data before January 15th. The Daily News Now! — Every city. …
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Spotify's Third Price Hike in Two Years: What's Next?
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1:45Spotify mulls another price hike for US users, marking the third in two years, potentially impacting user satisfaction amidst artist departures and controversies. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fleet Spaces AI-powered satellites uncover vast lithium reserves in Quebec, potentially revolutionizing resource discovery and bolstering global supplies for clean energy technologies. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Speechify's New Voice Tools: A Leap into Voice-Activated Productivity
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1:47Speechify unveils new voice detection features, including a dictation tool and voice assistant, aiming to revolutionize productivity tools. Despite initial challenges, the company is optimistic about improving accuracy and expanding platform compatibility. Speechify aims to make voice the primary interaction method for users, setting itself apart f…
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Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally: Automatic Game Optimization
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1:35Microsofts ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device introduces automatic game optimization profiles, enhancing performance and battery life for supported titles like Fortnite, Forza Horizon Five, and Minecraft. Players can enable or disable these profiles through the Armoury Crate Command Center, while other updates improve loading times, cloud gaming …
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Spotlight on Spotify: Potential Price Hike and Leadership ShiftSpotify is reportedly planning to raise its subscription prices in the US, marking the first increase since 2024. The company has already hiked prices in other countries, indicating a broader strategy. Currently, a premium subscription costs $11.99/month, up from the initial $9.99/month…
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Klarna Launches Stablecoin, Challenges Traditional Payments
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2:04Klarna, a prominent digital bank and payment provider, has unveiled its first stablecoin, KlarnaUSD, on Tempo, a new blockchain for payments. This move comes as stablecoin transactions surpass twenty-seven trillion dollars annually and could potentially outpace traditional payment networks. Klarna, with its vast customer base and sales, aims to rev…
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Google's New OS: Aluminium - The Future of Chrome OS?
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1:49Google is developing a new OS, codenamed Aluminium, which combines Android and Chrome OS elements. This OS is set to run on various devices, from entry-level to premium, and could potentially replace Chrome OS in the long term. The job listing suggests a more unified experience across Googles hardware. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story.…
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Huawei Mate Eighty Series: Brighter, Faster, and Foldable
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2:07Huawei unveils Mate eighty series, featuring Mate eighty Pro Max with a dual-layer OLED display boasting an impressive eight thousand nits peak brightness, surpassing competitors. The series adopts flat screens and squared-off sides, with a prominent circular design highlighting wireless charging coils. Powered by Huaweis Kirin chips, the Mate eigh…
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RAM Shortage Skyrockets Prices, Impacts Devices
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1:29RAM prices soaring, impacting computer affordability and gaming industry The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ikeas New Bluetooth Speakers: Art Meets Audio - Ikea unveils two new speaker lines, Solskydd and Kulglass, blending home decor with sound. These speakers, designed by Tekla Evelina Severin, offer unique shapes, colors, and acoustics. The Solskydd line features round speakers in three sizes, while the Kulglass is a playful lamp-speaker hybrid. Both …
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Google Bridges Android-Apple File Sharing Gap
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1:39Googles Quick Share Now Compatible with Apples AirDrop: Bridging the Gap Between Android and iOS Devices The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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India Legalizes Gig Workers, Social Security Unclear
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2:22Indias New Labor Laws Grant Legal Status to Millions of Gig Workers, but Access to Social Security Remains Unclear The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Google & Accel Invest $2M in Indian AI Startups
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1:50Google and Accels New AI Futures Fund: Investing in Indian AI StartupsGoogle and Accel have joined forces to discover and fund early-stage AI startups in India, marking the first collaboration for Googles AI Futures Fund. This partnership aims to invest up to $2 million in each startup through Accels Atoms program, with each company contributing up…
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ChatGPT's New Shopping Feature: Personalized Gift Hunting
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2:00OpenAI introduces shopping research feature for ChatGPT, enhancing holiday shopping experience. This tool, available to all users, allows for product filtering and instant checkout with select merchants. OpenAIs GPT-five mini model powers this feature, providing up-to-date information and personalized recommendations. Other companies like Google an…
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OpenAI's New AI Device: A Peaceful Cabin in Times Square
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1:27Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, hints at a revolutionary AI device, likening it to the iPhone. He criticizes current technology for being distracting, envisioning his new device to offer a serene, focused experience. Aiming for naive simplicity, its set to debut within two years, marking a shift towards technology that assists, not demands attention. The D…
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Last Chance to See a Supermoon in 2025: The Cold Moon on December 4thThe Cold Moon, also known as the December full moon, will grace the night sky on December 4th, marking the final supermoon of 2025. This celestial event, occurring exactly one week after Thanksgiving, promises to be the brightest object in the night sky.Supermoons occur when the m…
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OpenAI's Sora App Faces Legal Battle Over 'Cameo' Name
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1:47OpenAIs Sora app faces legal challenge over its Cameo feature name, as the celebrity video platform Cameo asserts its trademark ownership. A temporary restraining order blocks Sora from using the term, with a hearing scheduled for December 19th. OpenAI disagrees with the assertion of exclusive ownership over the common word cameo. The Daily News No…
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Senators Investigate Meta's Ad Fraud Allegations
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1:44Senators Urge Investigation into Metas Advertising System for Alleged Fraud: A Push for Accountability and New Standards in Tech Advertising The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meta Offers Trade-In Discounts for Smart Glasses
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1:32Metas smart glasses trade-in program: Get up to $113 off new Ray-Ban Meta glasses by trading in eligible models until December 31st. Trade-in earbuds like Apple AirPods Pro, Beats, and Samsung Galaxy Buds also eligible. Discounts vary based on device condition. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…
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Teslas FSD in Europe: A Step Forward, But Not Yet ApprovedTesla announced a potential breakthrough for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe, with the Dutch regulator, RDW, set to approve it by February 2026. However, the RDW clarified that Tesla plans to demonstrate FSD Supervised, not guarantee approval. The regulator emphasized traffic sa…
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CPSC Warns of Rad Power Bikes Battery Fire Risk
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1:43Urgent Warning: CPSC advises Rad Power Bikes e-bike owners to stop using batteries due to fire risk, linked to thirty-one incidents. Commission recommends against disposing of these lithium-ion batteries in regular trash or traditional recyclers, instead suggesting municipal household hazardous waste collection centers. Rad Power Bikes disputes CPS…
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Ouras Smart Ring Trend: Calm Tech for Health Data - Oura, a leading smart ring company, is gaining traction with its calm tech approach, focusing on passive data collection for activity and sleep. Sales have surged, with over four million units expected this year. CEO Tom Hales personal use of two rings demonstrates their commitment to understandin…
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Rad Power Bikes Batteries: Fire Hazard Warning
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1:42Urgent Warning: Rad Power Bikes E-bikes Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose Fire Hazard; CPSC Advises Immediate Disposal The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Microsoft and Crocs unveil Xbox-themed Crocs, priced at $80, featuring Xbox One X controller design, available on November 25th. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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OpenAI's New Shopping Assistant: A Game Changer for Holiday Shopping
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1:38OpenAIs ChatGPT unveils advanced shopping assistant, perfect for holiday shopping. The new tool offers in-depth research, asking clarifying questions and digging into high-quality review sites. Despite minor imperfections, its a significant step for OpenAI, aiming to become more profitable amidst competition and growing consumer reliance on AI for …
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Amazons massive investment in AI and supercomputing for U.S. government customers, set to begin in 2026, will add nearly 1.3 gigawatts of AI and supercomputing capacity. This will significantly enhance federal agencies access to Amazons AI services, enabling faster data processing, threat detection, and response planning. The project aims to streng…
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OnePlus Unveils Budget-Friendly Gadgets for Holidays
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1:53OnePlus unveils budget-friendly devices: fifteen R phone, Pad Go two tablet, and Watch Lite smartwatch, set to launch on December 17th, offering affordable alternatives to premium brands in North America, Europe, and India. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Stickerbox: AI-Powered Fun for Kids - This podcast episode explores Stickerbox, a voice-activated sticker printer by Brooklyn-based startup Hapiko. Initially met with skepticism, Stickerbox proves to be a unique and engaging toy that fosters imaginative play. The compact device, priced at $99.99, comes with three rolls of paper and colored pencils.…
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Signals new feature: Secure message backups for iOS users, offering free and premium plans. Users can back up and restore conversations, with a 100MB free limit and 100GB premium limit. Recovery key is crucial for access, emphasizing user responsibility. Signal plans to expand secure backups to desktop app and enable seamless cross-platform transfe…
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Spotify's New Music Import Feature: Game-Changer
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1:54Spotifys New Feature: Seamless Playlist Transfers from Rival PlatformsSpotify has introduced a game-changing feature that allows users to import playlists directly from rival platforms. This update, powered by TuneMyMusic, eliminates the need for third-party tools and offers unlimited transfers within the Spotify app. Users can now easily move play…
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Anthropic's Opus 4.5: Revolutionizing AI Capabilities
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1:25Anthropics Opus four point five, the latest AI model, showcases top-tier performance across coding, tool usage, and problem-solving. It achieves an impressive score of over eighty percent on SWE-Bench verified, highlighting its improved coding proficiency. Opus four point five also boasts enhanced computer use and spreadsheet abilities, with Claude…
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AWS invests $50 billion in AI infrastructure for US government, expanding access to advanced AI services like Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Bedrock, and Anthropic’s Claude chatbot. This move aims to transform federal agencies use of supercomputing, accelerate critical missions, and position the US as a leader in the AI era. The Daily News Now! — Every c…
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Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5: Revolutionizing Work Tasks
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1:47Anthropics latest AI model, Claude Opus four point five, is now available, focusing on practical work applications. It can create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and automate routine office tasks. This release completes the four point five generation for all of Anthropics Claude models, following previous launches of Sonnet and Haiku. T…
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X-Energy Raises $1.4B for SMRs, Backed by Jane Street
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1:52X-energy, a nuclear startup, secures $1.8 billion in funding for its small modular reactors (SMRs), aiming to build out the supply chain and meet growing demand for reliable, carbon-free power sources. With orders for 144 SMRs from major customers like Amazon and Centrica, X-energys high-temperature, gas-cooled reactors are poised to generate 11 gi…
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Ive & Altman's Screenless AI Device: A Calmer Tech Experience
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1:37Jony Ive and Sam Altman unveil progress on their screenless AI device, hinting at a possible release within two years. The device aims for a peaceful feel, contrasting the noisy nature of current gadgets, and promises a simple, beautiful, and playful experience. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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Amazon's Leo Ultra: Revolutionizing Satellite Internet
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1:32Amazon introduces Leo Ultra, a high-speed satellite internet antenna for businesses and government clients, boasting up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds. It features private networking and direct links to AWS, addressing security concerns in satellite communications. Smaller Pro and Nano antennas also available, offering choices for va…
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OpenAI's New Shopping Feature: A Game Changer for Holiday Shopping
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1:36OpenAIs new ChatGPT shopping feature, enhanced for the holiday season, uses a specialized GPT-five mini model to find products by asking clarifying questions and digging deep across the internet. While its not perfect, its a step up from earlier releases and focuses on providing research, directing users to review sites for their own buying decisio…
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Aqara B Fifty Smart Lock: Secure & Convenient
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1:41Aqaras new B fifty smart lock offers a budget-friendly, secure, and convenient solution for your home. With built-in Wi-Fi, voice commands, app control, and a physical key, you can unlock it in multiple ways. The lock features one-time, recurring, or permanent PIN codes, along with an anti-peek feature for enhanced privacy. Manage your lock remotel…
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Pocket Casts Introduces Personalized Playlists
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1:42Pocket Casts introduces personalized playlists, allowing users to curate their favorite episodes in any order. This feature, available on web, desktop, and soon on iOS, offers manual and automated playlist creation, perfect for long commutes or specific topic collections. The update aims to enhance user experience and grow the apps paid subscriber …
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DOGE Disbanded: Trump Administration Ends Cost-Cutter Unit
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1:36The Trump administration disbands DOGE, a team of federal cost-cutters led by Elon Musk, despite its original mandate. Despite claims of billions saved, critics argue for little actual savings and numerous global deaths due to program cuts. Former staffers worry about potential charges without Musks protection. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Eve…
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AI Chatbots: Prioritizing Well-being or Addiction?
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1:41HumaneBench Study Reveals AI Chatbots Impact on Mental Well-being: Researchers find that AI models can be harmful when not designed with human well-being in mind. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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